Be Not Afraid

After meeting with the surgeon last Friday, I was terrified. Because of Carson's complicated case, the mortality rate more than tripled (from 5% up to 15-20%). There were also risks for many different complications. I was really worried that he wouldn't pull through. But as I prayed and fasted, I began to feel peace. I started to feel that Carson would be okay. He was also given a great blessing by Russ. I was still nervous for Monday, but it ended up being a lot better than I thought it would be. We showed up bright and early (actually it wasn't bright, it was still dark) at the hospital and got in a good visit with Carson before surgery. He was awake and alert and I got to hold him. The surgery went well...every time we got an update it was to tell us that things were going well. The surgery was done sooner than we expected and the prognosis was good. I think it even went better than what the surgeon expected it to go. It is such a big relief to have this huge hurdle done and over with. Carson still has a long way to go, but as of now he is doing really well. We hope that he will have a good recovery and that his breathing issues will improve so that we can bring him home. Thanks for all of the love and support. I have no doubt that all of the prayers have helped immensely.